| ZIP Code | 04349 |
|---|---|
| City | Kents Hill |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 758 ft |
| Latitude | 44.434007 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.067034 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.6 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 267 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 106 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 104 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 91 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 438 (43%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,250 ▼ 26% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $992/mo ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 867 |
| Vacant Units | 254 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 867 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 254 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 04349 is located in Kents Hill, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 1,343, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.6 years. Economically, 04349 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04349 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $992 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 04349 is primarily White (96.05%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has declined by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04349 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 04349 in Kents Hill, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,343 residents, a median household income of $56,250, and a median home value of $265,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.